iRest Program For Healing PTSD: A Proven-Effective Approach to Using Yoga Nidra Meditation and Deep Relaxation Techniques to Overcome Trauma

This book is packed with so much information and experiential meditations. I have read many books on trauma and anxiety and I think that this one perfectly encapsulates what is needed, what can help, what P.T.S.D is, what to expect and how to be with feelings/emotions and why. Richard has this lovely way of marrying the non dual/spiritualism with science, the need for gratitude, joy and values. It's unusual to see the two together and refreshing. For many of us the emotional journey back to our bodies after a trauma can be extremely scary and frightening. This book helps us to see and feel that despite all the pain that you may be experiencing there is also support, joy, wholeness and/or peace. That there is a part of us that is untouched by the beliefs and feelings and the more we can access that the more we are able to be ride the waves of feelings and thoughts without getting so caught up in them all. I love the way he builds you up for this. The book starts with getting in touch with your values, helping to bring back what you care about and where you want to go and then creating an inner resource so you have that foundation to go too when ever it feels to much. He gradually weaves in relaxation techniques, being with the breath, defocusing focusing, opposites, being awareness and many more things. You can record each guided meditation in the book yourself or buy and download the recording off the irest site. I bought the recording and love it. I use it almost every day. Richard has a lovely soothing voice and there is so much packed onto it. The only thing I would change is the front cover and title! I would add; 'for healing PTSD, anxiety, panic, OCD, and depression. But there would probably not be enough room for that!

I work as a therapist and I have incorporated some of the exercises with my clients who do feel a difference in themselves. Glad to have found this book

Finding this practice very helpful. Would recommend buying the audio to support the book

This book is interesting for those with ptsd and for therapists. It gives insight into how yoga nidra can fit into a profound and self motivating and supportive health care regime

Great work richard, lots of good ideas and so gently offered.

This is a wonderfully deep follow up to Richard Millar's original Yoga Nidra book. Here, you will find a very practical and grounded explanation and experiential txt, put together for those looking for deep healing from trauma. Most of us have some level of trauma held within us and this book gives you the keys to unlocking that door and welcoming in all our experience in a safe, go-slow and considered way. The only way out is through, and there could be no better guide than Richard... Enjoy!

Voici le Yoga Nidra sous sa forme scientifique qui offre la profondeur et la flexibilité attendue par tous les enseignants et pratiquants.

Love this book and arrived within the same week of ordering

Se praticate lo yoga nidra e avete interesse nel capirne i positivi effetti su corpo e mente leggete questo libro che propone un approccio scientifico, laico e occidentale alla materia. Sicuramente, come il titolo suggerisce, il focus è sul trattamento dei reduci di guerra tramite lo yoga nidra, il tutto rebrandizzato sotto l'accattivante e furbo nome di iRest. Tuttavia si parla di Yoga Nidra.

Absolutely amazing and truly hope inspiring

The iRest Program for Healing PTSD is arguably Dr Miller’s finest writing and a ‘must have’ book for all who are dealing with PTSD or other chronic stress-related maladies. It will also make a valuable addition to the library or reading list for those of us who teach iRest or assist people with other approaches to meditation and mind-body wellness. Dr Miller masterfully blends background and factual information with real-life accounts along with simple, clear guidance to the practices of iRest. This is more than just a book with some interesting information – it is a complete manual for deep healing. While the book addresses dealing with PTSD, its messages and practices are equally applicable to many other conditions such as anxiety, pain management and sleep disturbances, to name few. This book is easy to read for those without prior experience in meditation and Dr Miller uses regular reiteration of key points to provide the best opportunity for readers to understand the principles and practices of iRest. Where it has been useful for the science to be outlined Dr. Miller has done so succinctly and simply, avoiding making this book ‘heavy’ with facts and figures, preferring to highlight basic points and providing extensive references for those wishing to delve deeper. At the heart of this book is a set of 40+ meditation scripts that readers can use to guide their own personal practice of the various iRest tools. These scripts can be read through, read out by others, or recorded to be listened to as meditations at any time. As a person with over 40 years’ experience teaching meditation, and several years practicing and teaching iRest, I am excited by the potential of this book and encourage anyone wishing to help heal themselves’ to start their healing journey today by reading this book.